MK351 Principles of Marketing

for F2T 2006

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Educational Philosophy: Welcome to Marketing on line! Along with your fellow on-line students, you will be a partner in pioneering higher education. Through "electronic teams," you will work with students many miles apart to complete projects and discuss marketing issues. I will serve as your facilitator and will encourage you to take responsibility for your learning processes. You will discover how to perform research for your papers and discussion topics using the World Wide Web, an extraordinary resource that is almost inexhaustible, and one that is available to you regardless of weather, holidays, or time of day. The four basic goals of this course are to provide you with: A broad introduction to marketing concepts, An in-depth understanding of the role of marketing in society and the firm, An overview of the various factors that influence marketing decision making, and The development of a strong insight about decisions related to product, price, promotion, and place to meet the needs of a target market. These goals can only be achieved through a joint "on-line" effort. I will work to stimulate your interest and learning. However, you will be expected to display initiative and a program of self study as well. As a result, another objective of the course is to provide you with an environment that will reward your own intellectual effort. Each week, we will focus on marketing issues, problems, etc., encountered by the marketing professional through our on-line conferencing discussions; these issues are reinforced and expanded in readings in our text, Basic Marketing by Perreault and McCarthy, 15th edition.

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

Explain the importance of the marketing mix.

Describe and analyze the marketing management functions.

Explain the elements of a marketing plan.

Describe the stages of the product life cycle.

Explain and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of entering international markets.

Explain the impact of e-commerce on the marketing functions.

Core Assessment:

A comprehensive marketing case analysis is the chosen
assessment device for the Principles of Marketing course. The case is
to be assigned during week 13 or 14 of a sixteen week course and during
week seven during an eight week course.

Class Assessment: The three most important grading criteria for your work will be breadth, depth, and application/synthesis of course concepts. For purposes of this course, the following definitions will apply to each of these terms: Breadth (B): Refers to the "number" of chapter and lecture concepts that you apply to the homework questions, conference postings, and report. Depth (D): Refers to the degree you provide "detailed" analyses to the homework questions, conference postings, and report. Application/Synthesis (A): Refers to the chapter and lecture concepts and higher order thinking you "apply" to your homework questions, conference postings, and report. You can accomplish this by referencing page numbers, concepts such as market segmentation, etc. and utilizing higher order thinking. Each time you submit work, I will respond (In the comment section) to the work you submit with either a B, D, A, or combination thereof. For example, if you need additional Depth and Application as they relate to your work, I will provide the following comment: Areas for additional focus: D1/A2. Note: A number (1, 2, or 3) by the letter indicates the degree to which additional focus is needed. For example, D1, indicates a small amount of additional depth is needed, a D2 indicates a moderate amount is needed, while a D3 indicates a substantial amount is needed. In terms of relating the above to point deductions, the following can be used as a guideline (Actual point deductions may vary somewhat) Homework Point Deductions B1 or D1 or A1 = 1 point deduction B2 or D2 or A2 = 2 point deduction B3 or D3 or A3 = 3 point deduction B1/A1, etc. = 2 point deduction B1/A2, etc. = 3 point deduction B1/A3, etc. = 4 point deduction B2/A2, etc. = 4 point deduction B2/A3, etc. = 5 point deduction B3/A3, etc. = 6 point deduction B1/A1/D1, etc. = 3 point deduction B1/A2/D1, etc. = 4 point deduction B1/A2/D2, etc. = 5 point deduction B1/A3/D3, etc. = 7 point deduction B2/A2/D2, etc. = 6 point deduction Etc. Case Point Deductions B1 or D1 or A1 = 2 point deduction B2 or D2 or A2 = 4 point deduction B3 or D3 or A3 = 6 point deduction B1/A1, etc. = 4 point deduction B1/A2, etc. = 6 point deduction B1/A3, etc. = 8 point deduction B2/A2, etc. = 8 point deduction B2/A3, etc. = 10 point deduction B3/A3, etc. = 12 point deduction B1/A1/D1, etc. = 6 point deduction B1/A2/D1, etc. = 8 point deduction B1/A2/D2, etc. = 10 point deduction B1/A3/D3, etc. = 14 point deduction B2/A2/D2, etc. = 12 point deduction Etc. I will submit "summary" grades via email to you after the first two weeks, after the next three weeks, and then after the final three weeks. You are more than welcome to contact me any time you wish to discuss your grades-to-date. Also, your participation grade will be determined by your positive responses to the case postings of others and your timeliness in terms of submitting your work, etc. Note: Five point penalty for late work IMPORTANT!! Your grade for each case posting will be determined not only by the "B-D-A" of your postings, but also by your positive responses to the postings of your team members. Please respond to at least one posting of another student for each case analysis. Failure to do so will result in a loss of five points for each case you post in the Discussion Area.

Grading:

I will provide you with ongoing progress reports of your average grade throughout the term. Course grades will be based on a weighted composite of performance evaluations in the areas contained in the following table: Note: All work will be graded with respect to depth, breadth, and 'application' of responses.

Course Assignments

Homework: The homework will consist of your responses to specific questions each week that are to be submitted to the Dropbox.

Report 1: Will be due week three as discussed in the content menu for Week 4

Case Analysis: The case analysis will be posted to the Doc Sharing Area and will be due week seven as discussed in the content menu for Week 7.

Final: You must make 60% or above on the proctored final exam in order to pass the course.

Participation: Participation will be evaluated on a continual basis throughout the term.

Point and Corresponding Percentage Assignments

Item

Points

Percentage of Grade

Homework (8@20)

160

16%

Report (1@50)

50

5%

Case Analysis (1@200)

200

20%

Case Discussion (6@40)

240

24%

Exam 1 (1@100)

100

10%

*Final (1@200)

200

20%

Participation (Continual)

50

5%

Total

1000 Points

100%

*Note: You must make 60 or greater on the final exam to pass the course

Grading Scale

A = 900 -- 1000 points

B = 800 -- 899 points

C = 700 -- 799 points

D = 600 -- 699 points

F = < 600 points

Proctored final examination: A computerized examination will be taken in a proctored testing environment during the 8th (or 16th) week at one of the Park University sites around the country or at an alternative location. For proctored examinations, photo identification is required at the time of the test. Guidelines for selecting an acceptable proctor can be found on the Park University Website. Other Information on proctored exams: It will be the responsibility of the student to arrange for a proctor, by the 6th week of the term, who is accepted and approved by the course instructor. Approval of proctors is the discretion of the Online instructor. A proctor request form will be made available to you during the first week of class so that you can send your requested proctor to your instructor for approval. Failure to take a final proctored exam (or submit your final project for some online graduate courses) will result in an automatic "F" grade. Some Graduate Online courses may not require a proctored Final Examination.

Late Submission of Course Materials: Submission of Late Work: Ten points will be deducted for late work (The points will be deducted from your overall score). Note: Late work is defined as work submitted beyond Sunday evening, 12:00 AM, your time.

Course Topic/Dates/Assignments: The following is an abbreviated schedule. I am available to assist you at each step along the way. Just send me an email or give me a call at the number in the upper left hand corner of this syllabus. Week 1: Marketing's Role Within The Global Economy, Firm, and Nonprofit Organization · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 1 and 2 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 1 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: Read McDonald's "Seniors" Restaurant, page 680, and post to the Discussion Area, your response to the questions at the end of the case. You may provide any other comments you wish. Also, please post your E-mail address, along with a brief work and/or educational background to the Introduction thread · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 1, and the internet exercises on page 22 and on page 52, and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 1: Homework Week 2: Finding and Evaluating Target Market Opportunities with Market Segmentation · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 3 and 4 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 2 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: Read Pillsbury Haagan-Das, page 681, and post to the Discussion Area, your response to the questions at the end of the case (Note: Their web page is certainly worth visiting). You may provide any other comments you wish. · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 2; the internet exercises on page 82 and page 98, and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 2: Homework. Week 3: Demographic and Behavioral Dimensions of Global Consumer Markets · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 5 and 6 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 3 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: Read Murhpy's Ice Land, page 688, and post to the Discussion Area, your response to the questions at the end of the case. You may provide any other comments you wish. · Report #1: Report #1 (See the Report 1 Folder for details) is due the end of this week. It summarizes your search of the web pages of various companies. You are to select one company, and report on their Product offerings and Promotional strategies. This may require you to E-Mail that company to obtain additional information. The report should be no longer than 1200 words (about 3 pages). You will need to submit it to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 3: Report 1. · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 3; the internet exercises on page 130 and page 161 (What is your VALS profile?), and and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 3: Homework. Week 4: Business and Organizational Customers and Their Buying Behavior And Improving Decisions With Marketing Information · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 7 and 8 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 4 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: None for this week. · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 4; the internet exercises on page 200 and page 227, and and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 4: Homework · Exam #1: Check the Exam Folder under Week 4 for the exam. After completing it, please submit it to the Dropbox -- Week 4:Exam 1. Week 5: Elements of Product Planning and Product Management · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 9 and 10 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 5 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: Read Applied Chemistry Corp, page 690, and post to the Discussion Area, your response to the questions at the end of the case. You may provide any other comments you wish. · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 5; the internet exercises on page 262 and page 282, and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 5: Homework. Week 6: Place and Development of Channel Systems, and Retailers, Wholesalers, and Their Strategy Planning · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 11 and 13 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 6 · On-Line Discussion Assignment:Read Multi Media Corral, page 691, and post to the Discussion Area, your response to the questions at the end of the case. You may provide any other comments you wish. · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 6; the internet exercises on page 314 and page 358, and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 6: Homework. Week 7: Promotion and Personal Selling · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 14 and 15 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 7 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: None. · Case Analysis: Your case analysis is due the end of this week. The case along with detailed instructions can be found in the dropbox· Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 7; the internet exercises on page 382 and page 420, and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 7: Homework Week 8: Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Price Setting · Readings: Text: Read Chapters 16 and 17 Lecture Notes/PPT Overviews for week 8 · On-Line Discussion Assignment: Read Heritage Furniture page 701, and post to the Discussion Area, your response to the questions at the end of the case. You may provide any other comments you wish. · Homework: Answer any one question at the end of each chapter assigned for week 8; the internet exercises on page 446 and page 477, and submit them to the Dropbox by clicking on the Dropbox tab at the top of the course frame and choosing Week 8: Homework · Final: The second and final exam must be taken in person before the end of the this week at one of the Park University sites around the country or at an alternative location approved by the University where Park University sites are not available. It will be the responsibility of the student to arrange for a proctor who will be accepted and approved by the instructor. Park University site administrators or adjunct faculty are preferred, but K-12 school officials or senior personnel at the place of employment are usually acceptable. For the proctored examination, photo identification is required. A proctor information form will be provided. Note: You must make 60 or greater on this exam in order to pass the course

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Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment, but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "W".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from excessive absence for those students who are receiving financial assistance from agencies not mentioned in item 5 above will be reported to the appropriate agency.

ONLINE NOTE: An attendance report of "P" (present) will be recorded for students who have logged in to the Online classroom at least once during each week of the term. Recording of attendance is not equivalent to participation. Participation grades will be assigned by each instructor according to the criteria in the Grading Policy section of the syllabus.

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Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Evaluation Outcomes2,5, 6

The student's case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to analyze six or more alternative solutions. The student will choose what they consider best alternative for solving the case and show how to implement their one best alternative.

The student's case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to analyze four or five alternative solutions that will solve the case. The student will pick their best alternative for solving the case.

The case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to analyze two or three alternative solutions. The student will pick an alternative for solving the case.

The case analysis does not show the student's ability to analyze alternative solutions.

Synthesis Outcomes1,2,3

The student's case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to synthesize information from the case and from at least six other professional sources.

The student's case analysis demonstrates his/her ability to synthesize information from the case and from four or five professional sources.

The case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to synthesize information from the case and from three professional sources.

The case analysis fails to demonstrate the student's ability to synthesize information from the case.

Analysis Outcomes1,2,5

The student's case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to identify and analyze six or more alternative solutions that could potentially solve the case.

The case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to identify and analyze four or five alternative solutions that could solve the case.

The case analysis demonstrates the student's ability to identify and analyze two or three alternative solutions. The student will pick an alternative for solving the case.

The student's case analysis does not analyze alternative solutions and just retells the details of the case.